# Vinyl Cassette Hybrids ION Duo Deck Plays Converts Vintage Music Formats into MP3s By Matt Ho | Published 2012-01-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ion-duo-deck References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2012/01/11/ion-duo-deck-convert-records-cassettes/) & [ionaudio](http://www.ionaudio.com/products/details/duodeck) Vinyl and cassettes are two of the oldest physical forms of music and for those who still own copies of both, get ready for a fusion of the two with the [ION](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arena-of-faith) Duo Deck. Entertainment systems being able to handle more than one music format isn't new, but rarely are they designed to be compatible with a vintage model. The ION Duo Deck is one of the very few machines on the market that can operate both [vinyl and cassettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we001-duran-duran-special-edition), which is good news for collectors. The best part is that it can even convert the music into MP3 format using the EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter software. The Duo Deck is compatible with 45 and 33-1/3 RPM records, as well as normal and chrome cassette tapes. Considering how [vinyl is making a comeback](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c65-record-player) and some people still own cassettes, the Duo Deck will bring the best of both worlds coveniently together. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Physical-digital Hybrid Music Players:** Creating entertainment systems that can handle both vintage physical music formats and modern digital formats presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the music industry. - **Music Format Conversion Devices:** Developing devices that can convert old physical music formats into digital audio files, like the ION Duo Deck, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the technology sector. - **Nostalgia-based Technology Products:** Producing products that blend vintage design elements with modern technology, like the ION Duo Deck, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the consumer electronics industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music Industry:** The resurgence of vinyl and popularity of hybrid music players creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the music industry to offer new ways for consumers to enjoy their favorite vintage records and tapes. - **Technology Industry:** The development of format conversion devices presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the technology industry to expand their offerings in the audio and music space. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The demand for nostalgia-based technology products presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the consumer electronics industry to develop new products that combine vintage aesthetics and modern functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Inspired Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-century-6in1-record-player.md) - [Modernized Boomboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-are-rewind.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md) - [Nostalgic Compact Clear Cassettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cp81.md) - [Cassette-Inspired Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-audio-player.md) - [Analog-to-Digital Vinyl Recorders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinyl-capture-workstation.md) - [All-in-One Turntable Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-soundstage.md) - [Nostalgic Audio Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassetteone.md) - [Digitizing Vinyl Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ls55-turntable.md)